Public Act 0654 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
 

 
Public Act 104-0654
 
SB3016 EnrolledLRB104 18748 BDA 32191 b

    AN ACT concerning conservation.
 
    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, 
represented in the General Assembly:
 
    Section 5. The Open Space Lands Acquisition and 
Development Act is amended by adding Section 5.5 as follows:
 
    (525 ILCS 35/5.5 new)
    Sec. 5.5. Accessibility; universal design elements. The 
Department shall prioritize projects that incorporate 
universal design elements. The Department shall adopt rules to 
establish the priorities and scoring matrix under this Section 
within its grant application review process under this Act. In 
this Section, "universal design elements" includes, but is not 
limited to, the following elements:
        (1) poured-in-place rubber surfacing or synthetic turf 
    for enhanced mobility and continuously accessible 
    surfacing routes;
        (2) multiple access points and routes suitable for 
    wheelchairs, including additional ramps for seamless entry 
    to play equipment;
        (3) a variety of ground-level and elevated play 
    components accessible to individuals with diverse physical 
    abilities;
        (4) inclusive swings and seating;
        (5) a variety of single and multi-sensory play 
    elements, such as tactile panels and musical features;
        (6) shaded areas to accommodate individuals with 
    sensory sensitivities; and
        (7) any other construction, material, design, product, 
    or technology as set out in administrative rule.